Earthquakes in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis appears infrequently in the record, with just 1 events in the past 30 days, though the great majority are too small to be felt at the surface.
3 earthquakes have been recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis in our catalogue, 1 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 4.0 and the average focal depth 57 km. 2 events reached magnitude 4 or above, but none reached magnitude 5.
The strongest earthquake recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis in this period was a magnitude 4.7 event near Sandy Point Town, Saint Kitts and Nevis on 18 October 2026, at a depth of 150 km. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake radiates roughly 169 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Dieppe Bay Town (2).
67% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 33% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
The deepest event on record here was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake at 150 km beneath Sandy Point Town, Saint Kitts and Nevis on 18 October 2026.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 2 range, 2 in the magnitude 4 range.
The busiest single day was 30 May 2025, with 2 recorded events.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in Saint Kitts and Nevis
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Sandy Point Town, Saint Kitts and Nevis | 150.0 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Dieppe Bay Town, Saint Kitts and Nevis | 10.0 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | View details View | |
| 2.8 | Dieppe Bay Town, Saint Kitts and Nevis | 10.0 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | View details View |
Strongest recorded earthquakes in Saint Kitts and Nevis
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Sandy Point Town, Saint Kitts and Nevis | 150.0 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Dieppe Bay Town, Saint Kitts and Nevis | 10.0 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | View details View | |
| 2.8 | Dieppe Bay Town, Saint Kitts and Nevis | 10.0 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
3 earthquakes are recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis in our catalogue, including 1 in the past 30 days and 2 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 4.7 event near Sandy Point Town, Saint Kitts and Nevis on 18 October 2026.
Is Saint Kitts and Nevis at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for Saint Kitts and Nevis shows 2 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in Saint Kitts and Nevis by month
Event counts for Saint Kitts and Nevis reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.